The Mosque of Suleiman, Rhodes one of the prominent mosques in the region, is known by several names. Some of them are Sultan Süleyman Camii, Souleiman Djami or Süleymaniye Camii. The Mosque of Suleiman, Rhodes which has doors made of wood and is located in the midst of a serene courtyard, will give you an insight into the history of the land of Rhodes. Your Rhodes Tours will surely be a memorable one.
Location
This mosque is located in close proximity to Ipokratous Square. In fact, if you walk down Panetiou Street, which is just opposite the Grand Masters palace, you'll pass by the Turkish Library which is on the right, followed by the Mosque of Suleiman, which is at the foot of the hill. The mosque is also located near the old Turkish Bazaar and clock tower.
History
This pink mosque was constructed in 1522 when the Turks took over Rhodes. It was built on the site of the devastated Christian Church of the Apostles. The building was founded as a sign of victory of the Sultan, Suleiman the Magnificent who defeated the Knights. It stands in a courtyard that is surrounded by trees. In 1808 it was rebuilt. The material used here was the same that was used in making the original mosque. Its minaret leans at an angle even today.
Features
The Mosque of Suleiman is distinct for its leaning minaret, which extremely slender. Even its Venetian exterior that is striped in the color pink, is worth appreciation.Besides this mosque, you could visit the churches, chapels and cathedrals at Rhodes. They include The Church of our Lady of the Castle Cathedral, The Church of the Annunciation, The Church Saint John of the Collachium, and The Chapel of Saint George Hostos. The Monastery of Filerimos will also interest you. Rhodes is also filled with art galleries, museums, palaces and castles. They are Municipal Art Gallery of Rhodes,Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, The Palace of the Grand Master, and Monolithos Castle respectively.This mosque is still one of the major landmarks in Rhodes. Rhodes Tourism includes a visit to the Mosque of Suleiman, Rhodes, which is still breathtaking owing to its pink exterior.
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